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Heatwave Crisis Claims 29 Lives in NJ | Philadelphia News
New Jersey’s recent heatwave triggered a deadly surge, with 29 heat-related deaths—five times last year’s total—many among unhoused individuals, exposing systemic failures. ERs were overwhelmed, treating over 350 heat illness cases in five days. Officials label it a “mass casualty event,” while advocates demand urgent action: cooling centers, affordable housing, and a statewide “code red” alert system. A new heat-health website and neighbor-check campaigns are launching, but lawmakers push for stronger laws, including mandatory shade and water breaks for outdoor workers. The crisis…
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